As for Beye, since when did defenders wear Nike Mercurial Vapors? The speediest, lightest, most attack-minded boot ever made. Good in the tackle? No. Gritty? No. A defender’s boot? No way.
Posts Tagged ‘Newcastle United’
Boot Wars Review: Snow Joke For Black Cats
February 3rd, 2009 by James Evans | CommentBlimey, yesterday’s freezing weather even iced up the Ransacker Boot Wars boots panel, who were unable to reach a verdict on Sunday’s blistering Tyne & Wear derby, as touted on the Boot Wars Preview at the weekend.
Thankfully, it’s Tuesday now, and having sent much of that cold air up the East coast of Britain, the [...]
Boot Wars – The Weekend Ahead ..
October 24th, 2008 by James Evans | 2 CommentsBoot Wars: Djibril Cisse (Sunderland) vs Steven Taylor (Newcastle United)
It’s the Tyne & Wear derby – why aye man! A meeting of minds, a battle of pride and passion, and the chance of some truly ridiculous combinations of foot and headwear.
I am referring, of course, to Black Cats frontman Djibril Cisse, even though the lanky [...]